ABOUT THIS ALBUM

The name Tyrone Jackson is quickly becomingsynonymous with the quintessential jazz piano player.His boundless creativity coupled with subtleaccompaniments, has Tyrone poised for national recognition.

Born in the New Orleans’ cradle of jazz, Jackson embod-ies the spirit of the Crescent City. The blends of jazz, funkand afro-carribean melodies are ever present in his work.But of course, musicians are never solely influenced bythemselves. Jackson’s teachers are a virtual Who’s Whoof great jazz piano players ranging from Ellis Marsalis,Kevin Bales to gospel legend Moses Hogan.

In addition to his composition skills, the jazz wonder is mostknown for his compelling solos. Jackson’s improvisationalskills allow him to become a part of the song whether hesoftly highlights ballads or tears through fast-paced stan-dards.

His latest CD “Melody in Nede” is his third solo release. His songs arecurrently played with much acclaim to worldwide audiences on XM 70 Satellite radio. Jackson was also featured in Jazziz Magazine and selected articles in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Currently Tyrone Jackson is a professor at Kennesaw State Universitywhere is an active professor and teaches a muriad of classesincluding: Jazz Improvisation II & III, Applied Jazz Piano, Group Jazz Piano.

Musical Education: University of New Orleans (Undergrad) Studiedprivately under Ellis Marsalis (renowned father of Wyntonand Branford Marsalis) and Mary Ann Bulla (classical);Jackson received his Master Of Music Degree from GeorgiaState University (Kevin Bales--teacher)

Music Philosophy: “We must remember that playing musicis an extension of ourselves. Every experience that we’vehad, and will have, will eventually trickle into what we playand how we play.”